Western swing might not be what it is today without one man: Ray Benson. Since founding Asleep At The Wheel in 1970, Benson has shaped the modern iteration of the classic genre. The group's latest effort, New Routes, is injected with the fresh voice and fiddle chops of Katie Shore and shows Benson and crew at their finest. We sat down with Benson and Strand backstage at Austin City Limits (ACL) to discuss the band's matchless legacy, the memorable moments of making their new album, and more.

The Chicago-born singer/songwriter performs his latest release, "Burn The Witch," letting his aptly self-described sound of "ecstatic joy and painful anguish" take you on a journey on the latest episode of the Recording Academy's newest video series, Press Play.

We go behind-the-scenes with the GRAMMY-winning rock musician and learn about the many artists he finds inspiration from, where he feels most creatively charged, the message behind his new album, and more.

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